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A Mug is Worth a Thousand Words

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By Anne Kirchner

United Way of McPherson County is working to build a stronger community by addressing issues related to health, education and income. We believe conversations and intensive listening are the best ways to understand the real problems and move
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United Way of McPherson County is working to build a stronger community by addressing issues related to health, education and income. We believe conversations and intensive listening are the best ways to understand the real problems and move beyond short-term solutions. Community change can be accomplished through broad participation and collaboration. We encourage McPherson County residents to be involved with their community through giving, advocating and volunteering. By working together we can make a larger impact on the issues at hand.

My morning coffee ritual often brings a smile to my face as I reach for a mug. Years ago my job required traveling across the continental United States, and it wasn't long before I was searching for a collectible from each state I visited. I definitely wasn't a silver spoon, thimble or shot glass collector. I pondered regional cookbooks for a while but decided that item could be pricey and wasn't always easy to find.

Ultimately my collection resulted in a series of coffee mugs. They're easy to find, inexpensive and useful. And to the devote coffee drinker the coffee mug is a life necessity.

One of my unique mugs includes the brown, potato-shaped mug representing Idaho. Another is the one adorned with famous artist signatures on a black background - a purchase from the Chicago Institute of Art. I also like the penguin mug from the St. Louis Zoo. But my favorite has to be the pinstripe mug with the New York Yankees insignia on front. GO YANKEES!